Filler wire for aluminum alloys and method of welding
US6579386B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K35/286
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weld filler wire chemistry has been developed for fusion welding 2195 aluminum-lithium. The weld filler wire chemistry is an aluminum-copper based alloy containing high additions of titanium and zirconium. The additions of titanium and zirconium reduce the crack susceptibility of aluminum alloy welds while producing good weld mechanical properties. The addition of silver further improves the weld properties of the weld filler wire. The reduced weld crack susceptibility enhances the repair weldability, including when planishing is required.
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